Intercondylar width index of the tibia in the dogs: A morphological study

Morphological characteristics of the proximal tibia affect orthopedic balance knee region. Such as width condyles, tibial plateau angle, position patella; Intercondylar is one these features well. The objectives this study are to calculate intercondylar index (ICWI) in dogs, determine if there gender-related differences ICWI, and compare ICWI among six breeds dog. For aims, bones 84 dogs from 26 different were used. radiographs tibias taken, widths measured. was calculated using following formula: (intercondylar width/tibial width) *100. mean 19.2±2.72. values male female 19.1±3.32 19.3±2.02, respectively. significant not determined between but difference dogs’ breeds. high-risk had significantly smaller eminence value than low-risk related with non-traumatic cranial cruciate ligament rupture. results suggested performing further clinical studies evaluate whether associated deficiency.